Jesy Nelson ‘heartbroken’ as she hits out at public health minister over SMA screening roll-out (opens original article in a new tab)

Jesy Nelson expressed outrage over the limited rollout of SMA screening in England, criticizing the public health minister for leaving 28% of newborns unscreened despite a petition that led to earlier implementation.

• Jesy Nelson criticized public health minister Sharon Hodgson for limited SMA screening roll-out
• Nelson's petition led to earlier SMA screening introduction in 2026 but she calls it unethical
• She argued 28% of newborns would remain unscreened, creating a 'postcode lottery'